Serves LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-17 who live in Boone County

Content added Sept. 25, 2026

BURST is a free mental health skills group offered by The Center Project for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-17 who live in Boone County. Applications are open for the second round of a new program for youth. Parent/Guardian Consent and Screening are required before the first session, so sign up ASAP!

How BURST Works: 
· Is totally free (we don't even bill insurance!) and led by mental health professionals 
· Meets Wednesdays, October 21 to December 16, 6-8pm, 805 Fairview Ave, Columbia, MO 65201.
· Uses a combination of DBT & Radical Healing Framework
· This is a space where you'll connect with other teens, learn awesome life skills, and build your inner strength in a supportive, judgment-free zone. BURST helps students learn Mindfulness, Distress tolerance, Emotion regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness>

For more information: 
o BURST Website
o BURST application
o Email BURST@thecenterproject.org

Vera Elwood, Youth Program Coordinator
vera.elwood@thecenterproject.org
(573) 222-0679

Content updated Aug. 29, 2025

Join us Sundays in person or online at 8:30,  9:45, and 11:00 AM CT
3615 Southland Dr
Columbia, Missouri 65201
(573) 256-4410

The Crossing website: https://thecrossingchurch.com
Churches with Special Needs Ministry: https://thecrossingchurch.com/Ministry/Agape

GriefShare: https://thecrossingchurch.com/Ministry/Care
GriefShare is a 12-week support group that uses a curriculum developed by Church Initiative, a non-profit organization specializing in equipping churches to minister to those in pain and grief. GriefShare uses a Christ-centered approach specifically designed to help those who have lost a loved one to death cope with the loss and find healing and peace.

Agape: Agape Ministries’ mission is to partner with ministries at The Crossing to ensure all people are included and accommodated so they can learn that Jesus is more. https://thecrossingchurch.com/Ministry/Agape

Content updated Nov. 1, 2023

To establish a vibrant community of Christ-centered faith in which people of varying life experience walk, work and worship God together as one (John 17:20-23; Acts 2:42-47; Philippians 2:1-11). Offers a variety of classes and support groups.

Visit Website to view all of their ministries, e.g., women's ministry, men's ministry, youth and children's ministry, Next Gen (young adult), Prime Timers (over 55), discipleship, life groups, leadership, etc.  That is all on the website and we will continue to update. 

2201 West Nifong
Columbia, Missouri 65203
573-445-1131